A small plasma protein. In the serum, RBP is complexed with transthyretin which preserves it from renal filtration. Uncomplexed RBP is readily filtered by the glomerulus and absorbed by the proximal tubule.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0240
Additional Information
Indications for measuring: Assessment of nutritional status (serum), indicator of hepatic synthesis in acute liver disease (serum), diagnosis & management of renal tubular disorders (urine).
Turn Around
Turnaround time stated by Sheffield PRU: 1 week.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: the Protein Reference Unit (PRU))
Sheffield
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum Volume: 2 mL serum (0.5 mL actually enough)
20 mL urine. Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate serum and store in fridge until dispatch. RBP may also be measured in urine.
Sample REQ
Blood.
Ref. Range Notes
Serum: 20-40 mg/L. Urine: < 15 mg/L
Units
mg/L